Corporate

Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise as much as P670 million through an initial public offering (IPO), as the regional operator seeks capital to expand its fleet and supporting infrastructure across the Visayas.

Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) has been named the highest-ranked Philippine firm in TIME and Statista’s 2026 World’s Best Companies, securing a place among the top 1,000 global organizations.

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has won two major workplace awards for inclusion and employee engagement, highlighting its efforts to strengthen talent retention and development in the hospitality industry.

Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan returned to his hometown of Apalit, Pampanga to personally distribute relief packs to families displaced by severe flooding caused by days of heavy Habagat rains.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) is growing its beverage range with the expanded Lipton Soda line—a sparkling tea that blends the well-known taste of Lipton iced tea with the light fizz of soda for a fun, refreshing experience.